Litigation Docketing Assistant

Job Description

Job Title: Litigation Docketing Assistant

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: Downtown San Diego, CA

Years of Experience: 3+ years in litigation and/or legal docketing

Salary: $57,000–$65,000/year (flexible based on experience)

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm is seeking a Litigation Docketing Assistant to join their San Diego office. This position supports the litigation team by managing docketing and calendaring across state, federal, and appellate courts. The ideal candidate has experience in a legal environment, understands court procedures, and is comfortable handling high-volume deadlines with accuracy and urgency.

Responsibilities:

Review and process docketing requests and related court documents.

Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines for multiple jurisdictions.

Maintain docket entries and ensure data accuracy.

Monitor court rule updates and procedural changes.

Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to ensure timely filings and compliance.

Support the docketing team by managing inboxes and distributing reports.

Qualifications:

3+ years of litigation and/or docketing experience.

Law firm experience required.

Familiarity with federal, state, and appellate court rules and procedures.

Experience using rules-based calendaring software (preferred).

Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Comfortable managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication and follow-through skills

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $57,000–$65,000/year (based on experience)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HMO/PPO options)

401(k) with profit-sharing

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Standard Monday–Friday schedule (Hybrid – San Diego office)

Apply here or shoot me an email @ with your resume. Look forward to hearing from you!

Full-time

Hybrid remote